Blacksmith Crafts Bold Bourbon for Giants in 1861
In 1861 Lewis Hunter a Kentucky blacksmith in Cynthiana forged his own deep rich bourbon. The homemade spirit pleased him and later attracted other men with strong whiskey ideas.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1960
Page
7
In 1861 Lewis Hunter a Kentucky blacksmith in Cynthiana forged his own deep rich bourbon. The homemade spirit pleased him and later attracted other men with strong whiskey ideas.
Old Lewis Hunter Co. of Cynthiana Kentucky markets Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey at 86 proof. The brand positioning and distillery origin are noted in the label text reflecting regional craft whiskey branding.
In Honolulu officials report 51 dead after Monday's tsunami with two more bodies found in Hilo and nine still missing. Relief groups set up shelters as aid pours in to the 26,000 resident city. Most victims were Japanese American farmers swept by four waves, while repairs to the siren warning system proceed after Chilean quakes triggered renewed rumblings.
Miss Marjorie Clapp, science writer for The Light, received an award from the Bexar county unit of the American Cancer Society at the annual meeting held in the Menger's Minuet room. The citation praised outstanding news coverage of cancer through film showings Time and Two Women, the Cancer Prevention study, and the Science Writers seminar in Louisville. Other honorees included Mrs. J. C. Trueheart for reorganizing the service program in Bexar county and Miss Maxime Cox for radio and TV coverage.
The communications ministry announced that six Cuban nationals have been expelled from Mexico City for leading a white slave operation. Authorities said the ring trafficked in forced labor and sexual exploitation, with investigations pointing to organized crime links.
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